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Job Title:    Procurement Manager

Organization:  Airtel Uganda

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Airtel was launched in Uganda in 1995 and is Uganda’s most innovative mobile phone operator, which has introduced many “firsts” in the telecommunication sector such as: Pre-paid plans, Post-paid plans, International roaming, Dedicated customer care, One rate to all networks, Fax and Data, Call forwarding, Per second billing, Freedom Forever and Mobile Top up.  Airtel Uganda Limited is the country’s fastest growing telecom company, and a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited – a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 16 countries across Asia and Africa.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prequalify suppliers through tendering or headhunting.
• Send out RFP’s and evaluate proposals.
• Award tenders to the successful vendors.
• Manage the relationship with suppliers / vendors.
• Compile savings and tender reports.
• Share reports with the section head and relevant stakeholders to guide decision making.
• Identify suppliers.
• Review products and services and related terms.
• Negotiate terms in line with Airtel requirements and culture.
• Sign up contracts / issue PO’s.
• Evoke relevant clauses in line with contracts and existing circumstances.
• Evaluate suppliers according to their quality, quantity, and delivery in line with Airtel expectations and requirements.
• Conduct supplier visits to assess capacity, manufacturing, and/or productions procedures.
• Provide feedback on their products and services.
• Maintain communication with suppliers and build relations.
• Make recommendations for management decisions.
• Manage and develop staff in the section.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Procurement ,Supply chain or related field.
• Professional procurement qualification such as CIPS.
• 4 – 8 years practical experience in a procurement function.
• Strong ethics, hands on approach
• Able to operate in a performance driven environment
• Business focused
• Planning and organisation skills
• Attention to detail and excellent follow through
• Good negotiations skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Good understanding of the principles of category Management
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving skills
• Leadership and management skills

How to Apply:  

All suitably qualified and interested Candidates are invited to apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 2nd November 2024.

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